Fall 2026 Urban Studies

Location: 215 CUPPA; Phone: (312) 996-5240.

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

US 101

Introduction to Urban Studies

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 101. UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38686DIS - AD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMR1402BSBFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus
38685LEC - AL03:30 PM - 04:45 PMT1402BSBFarmer-Smith, KMeet on campus

US 130

Principles of Urban Sustainability

3 hours. UIC GE US Society course. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43999DIS - AD08:00 AM - 09:15 AMW2082BHMeet on campus
38687LEC - AL08:00 AM - 09:15 AMM2082BHMeet on campus

US 202

Social Justice and the City

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 202. UIC GE US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38689DIS - AD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR3372BSBParker, BMeet on campus
38688LEC - AL11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT3372BSBParker, BMeet on campus

US 240

Urban and Community Economics

3 hours. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44001DIS - AD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMR1362ARCAi, NMeet on campus
42952LEC - AL09:30 AM - 10:45 AMT1362ARCAi, NMeet on campus

US 261

Mapping, Data, and Geographic Information Systems

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46383LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR22022AEHCraft, AMeet on campus

US 308

Globalization and Environmental Planning

3 hours. Previously listed as UPP 308. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 240; or Grade of B or better in ECON 120; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50358LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMWA0072LCAYildiz, SMeet on campus

US 390

Sustainability Internship

3 hours. Same as PUBH 390. Students will be placed in internships with UIC departments and units for approximately 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in US 130; or Grade of C or better in PHYS 116. Open only to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50393LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3212LHO'Leary, HMeet on campus

US 491

Internship Experience in Public Policy and Urban Studies

3 hours. Same as PPOL 491. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Previously listed as UPA 491. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50378DIS - ADARRANGEDHayes, SGuided Individual Student
Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.
41185PR - APARRANGEDHayes, SGuided Individual Student
Departmental Approval Required

US 498

Independent Study in Urban Studies

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Open only to juniors and seniors; or consent of the instructor. Previously listed as UPP 498. Restricted to Urban Planning &Public Affairs.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39956CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39957CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39958CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39959CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39960CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39961CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39962CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39963CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39964CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
39965CNFARRANGED
Instructor Approval Required
44183CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
44184CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
39808CNFARRANGEDAshton, P
39806CNFARRANGEDCordova, T
Instructor Approval Required
39807CNFARRANGEDCraft, A
39809CNFARRANGEDLowe, K
39954CNFARRANGEDParker, B
Instructor Approval Required
39955CNFARRANGEDYildiz, S
Instructor Approval Required